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Dec. 1995 issue
Don Pierce, ’39, is one of country music’s founding fathers
Don Pierce has owned several record companies and produced the first recordings of stars such as George Jones and Willie Nelson.
Dec. 1995 issue
‘Super mice’ illustrate the power of genetic engineering
Scientists using technology discovered at the UW and other research universities are inserting bits of DNA from a person into a pig or a mouse.
Dec. 1995 issue
Plugged in: UW experiments with laptop computers for 65 freshmen
The UW embarked on UWired, an ambitious experiment that integrates the computer into undergraduate education.
Dec. 1995 issue
School of Drama revives the tradition of African-American theater
The revival of a 1936 black drama, part of a controversial New Deal project, fulfills the dream of one determined UW director.
Dec. 1995 issue
Failure hurts more to people with low self-esteem, research finds
According to some psychological theories, persons with high self-esteem should hurt more than those with low self-esteem because they aren't used to seeing themselves fail. In fact, the reverse is true, according to UW Psychology Professor Jonathon Brown.
Dec. 1995 issue
UW study links low folic acid levels to heart disease
UW researchers have found a "strong link" between diets lacking folic acid—found in high levels in orange juice, spinach and dried beans—and heart-related problems.
Dec. 1995 issue
UW ranks 16th nationally in quality of doctoral programs
A study by the National Research Council recently ranked graduate programs at the University of Washington 16th in the country among 274 universities whose programs were evaluated.
Dec. 1995 issue
UW physicist Hans Dehmelt awarded National Medal of Science
Physics Professor Hans Dehmelt, the University's first Nobel Prize-winning professor, received the nation's highest scientific honor.
Dec. 1995 issue
Higher graduation rate frees up space for freshmen
Student numbers at the University of Washington are right on target for 1995-96, with 33,996 enrolled at the beginning of Fall Quarter.
Dec. 1995 issue
Environmental scientist joins faculty, thanks to gift from alumnus
Mary Lidstrom, who joins the UW faculty thanks to the Frank Jungers Endowed Chair in Engineering, studies bacteria that can help clean up soil and water contaminated by toxic spills.
Dec. 1995 issue
UW research funding reaches an all-time high
For the fiscal year ending June 30, the University of Washington received $477 million for research grant and contract awards, a record amount topping last year's $459 million by 4 percent.
Dec. 1995 issue
UW seeks matching funds from lawmakers
A $30 million plan that leverages state funds with private support and tuition would boost access to the UW, expand instructional technology and help retain faculty.
Dec. 1995 issue
New president’s first weeks cover UW and the state
President Richard L. McCormick's first weeks in office have included a whirlwind tour of eastern Washington, speaking engagements to hundreds of groups and consultations about the big strategic choices facing the UW.
Dec. 1995 issue
There’s another chapter to write about ‘the Ave.’
Alumni have known the Ave. in the best and worst of times. But there is still one more chapter to write.
Dec. 1995 issue
The fall (and rise?) of ‘the Ave.’
Set up by Seattle's pioneers as the city's second main street before the turn of the century, University Way NE today sadly bears little resemblance to its old self.
september_1995: Sept. 1995 issue
Buildings to aid sciences, business, art, engineering
As the University of Washington celebrates 100 years at its present campus, its buildings and grounds continue to evolve through new construction.
september_1995: Sept. 1995 issue
Bill Gates gives $10 million to honor mother; Physics Building renamed Mary Gates Hall
Bill Gates's gift will establish the Mary Gates Endowment for Students, income from which will support outstanding undergraduate students.
september_1995: Sept. 1995 issue
Applied mathematics, Slavic languages saved from closure
President William P. Gerberding rejected plans to cut the applied math and Slavic languages and literature departments, but he approved terminating the Institute for Environmental Studies.
september_1995: Sept. 1995 issue
Dedication shows in new UW president
When we asked Richard McCormick and his family to pose for some pictures to run in Columns, he literally went the extra mile.
June 1995 issue
25 years of Distinguished Teaching Award winners
On the silver anniversary of the Distinguished Teaching Awards, we are taking a look at what all our "Oscar-winners" are doing today.
